Sponsors

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PRESENTING PARTNER
	ADCB was formed in 1985 and as at 30 September 2011 employed over 3,800 people from 48 nationalities, serving over 480,000 retail customers and approximately 34,000 Corporate and SME clients in 47 branches, 4 pay offices and 1 kiosk in the UAE and two branches in India. It is the third largest bank in the UAE and second largest in Abu Dhabi by assets, at AED 183 bn as at 30 September 2011. ADCB is a full-service commercial bank which offers a wide range of products and services such as retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate and currency derivatives, Islamic banking, project finance and property management services. ADCB is owned 58.08% by the Abu Dhabi Government through the Abu Dhabi Investment Council. Its shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market. As at 30 September 2011, ADCB's market capitalisation was AED 16bn. The SME Banking division offers a wide-array of financial products under the brand of "BusinessEdge". The products cover the entire spectrum of solutions across transaction accounts, trade finance and financing products. It also offers a range of lending products. All the SME products are also available under ADCB Islamic Banking - a Shari'ah compliant banking solution. ADCB recently won the "Best SME Account" award by Banker Middle East Product Awards 2011 for its BusinessEdge suite of products.
EXCLUSIVE TELECOM PARTNER
	du offer fixed and mobile telephony, broadband connectivity and IPTV services to individuals, homes and businesses, and carrier services for businesses. As a rapidly-growing enterprise, they have close to 2,000 staff, hailing from over 60 countries, working to enhance and expand their bouquet of service offerings, while being able to serve their customers in a variety of languages. Over 50% of their senior management team and customer-facing staff are also UAE nationals. du contribute to the transformation of the UAE by providing customers with choice and making a difference in quality, innovation, and pricing. The 2.9 million people who signed up as active users of their services by mid 2009 prove that they have established themselves as one of the main operators of choice for the new subscribers in the UAE market.

TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
	SAS has been providing business analytics software and services since 1976. At present they have more than 11,000 SAS employees in more than 50 countries and 400 SAS offices provide local, hands-on support for customers undergoing global software implementations and seeking educational resources, reference information and consultation. SAS US was named Number 1 on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 2010 and 2011. SAS Belgium, SAS Norway and SAS Sweden were all named Number 1 in their countries on the Best Place to Work For list by the Great Place to Work Institute. SAS offices in nine other countries have also been recognized for their workplace cultures.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS
	Morison Menon started operations in 1994 and now offers accounting, auditing, financial and management consulting, with over 17 years of experience in the Middle East, over 200 people in the UAE and a total of over 400 employees in the GCC. A multi location group with eight offices in the UAE, they are headquartered in Dubai, with offices in Jebel Ali Free Zone, DIFC, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and RAK (two offices in RAK Free Trade Zone and Rakia) within the UAE. Morison Menon have established operations in Muscat-Oman, Doha-Qatar at Qatar Financial Centre, Bahrain, Kuwait (IT Consulting), San Francisco-California, USA (for BPO), 14 Offices in India-Kochi, Calicut, Mangalore, Bangalore, Gujarat, and New Delhi. Future plans include expansion to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and another ten offices in India by December 2012. Morison Menon is an Independent Member of Morison International, which is a world-wide group of professional business advisors headquartered in UK. Morison International has today over 168 member firms worldwide in 68 countries, 1008 partners, 8500 staff and 291 offices with a growth rate of 25%. Morison Menon works closely and share platforms with various government entities such as Dubai Chamber, Abu Dhabi Chamber, Free Zones in various of the emirates, and the Department of Economic Development-Dubai and Abu Dhabi

	Dubai Internet City (DIC) provides a knowledge economy ecosystem designed to support the business development of information and communications technology (ICT) companies. DIC offers quick and easy services to companies wishing to set up businesses - new or existing, small or large - by ensuring that their very first steps in establishing themselves are both effortless and successful. It is the Middle East's biggest ICT infrastructure, built inside a free trade zone. DIC is a strategic base for companies targeting emerging markets in a vast region extending from the Middle East to the Indian subcontinent, and from Africa to the CIS countries, covering 2 billion people with a GDP of $6.7 trillion. The global ICT giants are all in the DIC, including Microsoft, Oracle, HP, IBM, Dell, Siemens, Canon, Logica, Sony Ericsson, Schlumberger and Cisco, as well as many small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures. The ICT cluster in Dubai Internet City comprises companies from various sectors: software development, business services, e-commerce, consultancy and sales and marketing. DIC provides an environment that attracts most elements of the value chain for an ICT business. In addition, it has developed programmes that can be leveraged by the ICT community to explore and expand channel and business development opportunities.

	Since its official opening in January 2001, Dubai Media City has grown to become a thriving business community hosting both global and regional media companies. The business park offers an environment that allows companies and individuals to operate with collective synergy and freedom whilst enjoying free zone benefits which include 100% business ownership and exemption from taxes as well as value added services such as networking opportunities, venue management services, industry building programmes and government services.

	Established in 2009, Virtuzone is the very latest UAE free zone, with one key benefit – you don't have to rent an office or desk to get the trade license. They are tailor made for entrepreneurs and start-ups. So if you need a legal UAE company structure to legitimise your business, but don't need a full time office, then Virtuzone is perfect for you. Starting from 17,500 AED Virtuzone will provide a UAE company license. This company will be entitled to have up to five UAE employment/residence visas and have the use of Virtuzone's business centre facilities in Dubai and Fujairah, UAE. The Virtuzone Company Package allows you to start up your own business easily and cost-effectively. The package includes: • A company license as an FZ LLC company • Registered in a company name of your choosing • A bank account in that company name • Facility to have multiple shareholders • Up to five residency visas • Free- in house PRO (public relations officer) facilities What you don't have to pay for or worry about: • No office rental or fit out • No security deposit • No business plan • No paid up capital For more
KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS		Formerly known as the Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC), Dubai Exports has been established to provide exporters with the services required to enter or expand foreign markets including trade information, branding advice, financial, legal and foreign trade representation and access to potential buyers. The EDC also undertakes an advocacy role for exporters in their relations with government and other relevant agencies through the formation of long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships. As an autonomous organisation funded by the Government of Dubai, the EDC was established through Law No.10/2006, dated May 1st, 2006. The EDC's services include: • Research data including information about existing markets and new market opportunities. • Advice on how to export including an export pathway for those exporting for the first time. • Advocating on behalf of exporters in their relations with government and other relevant agencies. • Market development opportunities for non-traditional exports. • Development of a database outlining business capabilities for business matching purposes. • Market Assistance Programs. • Access to export credit and insurance. • Access to local and international exhibitions and trade fairs. • Latest export related information through the provision of seminars, conference, workshops and newsletters. • Proactively assisting to identify new export opportunities including matching buyers with exporters. • Recognition of excellence through administration of the Export Awards program. • Facilitation of the provision of legal and regulatory advice to assist exporters. • Facilitation of advice regarding export planning including budgets, marketing strategies and brand development. • Customer research to identify needs and wants. For more information visit www.dedc.gov.ae

	Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) is the world's only Free Zone area dedicated to Human Resource Management and learning excellence. Established in 2003 as part of TECOM Investments, DKV aims to develop the region's talent pool and establish the UAE as a knowledge-based economy. DKV is a unique hub that offers the best selection of human resource management, consultancy, training and personal development programmes on a picturesque 1km long campus in the heart of Dubai, and has over 450 business partners. It offers a state-of-the-art campus with fully-equipped conference halls and meeting rooms. A variety of facilities including a food court, coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets and other retail services are also available on site. DKV is host to a variety of business partners covering many specialised business segments including: Human Resource Development Executive Search Linguistics Assessment & Testing Research & Development Human Resource Consultancy Content Development Academic Service Providers Freelancers Non-Profit Organisations Retailers DKV business partners enjoy special privileges such as 100% foreign ownership, 100% tax-free operations, 100% repatriation of profits and effortless visa and licensing issuance procedures. DKV partners also benefit from partnerships with Government and regulatory authorities. For more information visit www.kv.ae

	Potential has helped to pioneer the innovative Next Generation Performance framework for developing stars, whether individual entrepreneurs, large organisations or employees within SMEs. Founded in 2005 with headquarters in Dubai and team locations across the Middle East region, Potential is supporting individuals and companies to kick-start their businesses, improve their performance, boost sales, improve customer service performance, innovate, expand and develop their next generation leaders. The company's portfolio consists of consulting, coaching and training capabilities, deployed across products, such as the flagship Potential Entrepreneur programme for Entrepreneurs starting up their business, the SME Evolution Program for small and medium businesses as well as bespoke development programmes for large organisations. Moreover, Potential has provided tailored performance improving programmes to over 50 leading corporations including Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Doha Bank, Dell, Du, Belkin, HP, and Saudi Telecom.

	TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) was founded in the Silicon Valley in 1992 by corporate business executives and entrepreneurs with their roots in the region. TiE's eco-system comprises of 11,000 members and 2,500 Charter Members with 53 Chapters across the globe. TiE Dubai is a non profit organisation established in 2003 to foster and promote the spirit of entrepreneurship. With a vision to provide a strong and innovative platform for young start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs, the organisation provide guidance and support through mentoring and networking. Keeping in mind the TiE ethos, TiE Dubai strives to pursue an innovative and forward looking approach to broaden the horizons of entrepreneurial thinking and to act as a catalyst in the smooth transition from 'employee status' to the 'entrepreneur status'. TiE Dubai Network consists of successful entrepreneurs, business executives and management professionals with an interest in entrepreneurship, either in start-up context or within a larger company. They represent a diverse set of industries, including software and information technologies, financial services and other services.

	Trench & Associates, established since 1996 by the firm's principal, Cynthia Trench, is a full service law firm based in Dubai, UAE. With this establishment, Cynthia was Dubai's first female expatriate, licensed, Legal Consultant. The firm specialises in corporate, property and construction business sectors, incorporating areas such as employment, private client, commercial, dispute resolution and intellectual property law. Other sectors which they provide service include leisure, entertainment and media law.
BUSINESS GROUP PARTNER
	The British Business Group (BBG) Dubai and Northern Emirates currently have a membership of over 700 individual companies with a common interest of promoting trade between the UK and the UAE, most specifically Dubai & the Northern Emirates. Developing British business takes many forms, from communicating with decision makers to sharing best business practice and networking amongst members. Here's a brief guide to some of the Group's activities: The BBG 's principal activity is to encourage the development of business with Dubai and the Northern Emirates. It is recognised by the authorities of the UAE as the representative body of British companies and individuals operating in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. One of the Group's prime objectives is communication: with the key players - businessmen and women in the UAE and UK; with policy-makers and decision-makers in the UK, both in government and business; with the national leaders of the UAE; with other British business groups in the Gulf region. The BBG was founded in 1987 and we operate under the auspices of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The BBG is led by a committee of annually elected members and the professionally staffed office supports the Committee and manages the Group's administration.

	Heels & Deals is the ultimate network for female entrepreneurs. The group is for women who own their own business, are self-employed, or are dreaming of starting up. The group was founded by two Dubai based entrepreneurs, Claire Fenner and Georgie Hearson, who share a passion for helping other women business owners. After Claire and Georgie set up their own businesses in March 2008, they started being approached by other women asking all manner of question relating to setting-up in Dubai. It soon became clear that there was not an organisation catering to these women so they discussed setting up a support group. In April 2009 Heels & Deals was launched and was attended by 185 women entrepreneurs. The vision behind heals and deals is to create a global network of female entrepreneurs all connected to each other. The idea is to provide like-minded successfully driven women easy access to each other's skills, talents, knowledge and resources. In this way it is a took to aid women business owners to succeed in their professional and personal objectives through connecting, supporting, learning, inspiring, sharing with each other and to ultimately do deals with and through each other. The philosophy behind Heels and Deals is that of a giving mentality. The founders of this innovative network passionately believe that by helping others, good things will go back to all involved.

BUSINESS COMMUNITY PARTNER
	Zawya is an online business intelligence provider focusing on the Middle East & North Africa, enabling nearly one million professionals worldwide to find and connect to the right business and investment opportunities in the region. With content and tools including detailed company profiles, timely aggregated news though Zawya-Dow Jones, industry and asset class research, an online network, and direct access to a team of 40+ experts covering most sectors, Zawya provides its users with the intelligence they need to conduct business in MENA. Headquartered in the UAE, Zawya has physical presence in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and the USA. For more information, please visit www.zawya.com

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT PRINTING PARTNER
	GIT started in 1999, pairing German innovation with Dubai's growth dynamics. GIT created a brand based on value rather than volume proposition with a clear focus on one industry vertical. This resulted in the Company being one of the UAE market leaders (IDC Boston) with 2500+ established customers. GIT differentiates itself from competition through vertical integration. It controls all aspects of its own brand, manufacturing, marketing, sales, distribution and service. This allows GIT to provide specialty products and tailor made service solutions to its customers, rather than commoditised product deliveries. Key deliverable include specialisation in technically challenging products that are hard to emulate by our competition, product range, optimisation of product availability and focus on after sales services.

MEDIA PARTNER
	CNBC Arabiya is the Arab world's preeminent and only 24-hour Arabic language financial and business information channel, presenting in-depth & up-to-the-minute coverage of regional and international affairs from an Arab economic perspective. For the first time, Arab audiences have access to sustained financial and economic news coverage of the region presented in Arabic. CNBC Arabiya's innovative new daily program schedule features the region's business news summary, regional stock market summary, regional corporate news, women in business news, green businesses, personal finance and the region's business and economic developments and financial news developments from Europe and America as they impact on the Middle East Forex market. As the only channel to deliver live regional market data in the Middle East, through its signature ticker, CNBC Arabiya enables investors to make quick and informed decisions in a dynamic and changing environment, bringing real-time information to the most influential, powerful and affluent audience in the Middle East. The CNBC Arabiya service reaches over 50 million households and is free to air in the Middle East via Nile sat / Arab satellites. Broadcasting from Dubai Media City, CNBC Arabiya has established bureaus in Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Riyadh, Cairo, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. In addition, the channel has its correspondents reporting from London.
GOLD PARTNER
	CAVA is an exclusive member's only service, providing high end personal and professional support to elite residents of Dubai. Its mission is to deliver more superior luxury lifestyles to a unique clientele through the coordination of a comprehensive range of services. Covering legal, education, procurement, accounting, travel, professional and personal care, the CAVA specialists consist of carefully trained, culturally rich, and multilingual team of expert consultants. These are selected from around the world for their exceptional abilities to professionally undertake task requirements and promptly analyse and deliver solutions of the highest quality. Confidentiality is of top priority. Facilitating a platform for it's clients is a second major objective. As a part of the membership program CAVA arranges private events exclusively for members where they get a chance to meet each other and establish new ties and relationships. CAVA also hosts introductions and social gatherings in cooperation with some of Dubai's highest-profile social events which include charities, community development, and exclusive sports events.

HEALTHCARE PARTNER
	Al Noor Hospital is a well-established health care operation and management company based in Abu Dhabi. It owns and operates Al Noor Hospital that was established in 1985 and has developed into a leading private Hospital in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Al Noor Hospital specializes in Healthcare Management and provides their expertise to clients in many areas. In particular, the Company has extensive experience in the management and operation of acute hospitals and the provision of consultancy services in all areas of healthcare activity. The Company has strong and active links with affiliates in United Kingdom’s National Health Service and the Health Authority Abu Dhabi in Addition to a number of international Health Institutions. In April 2000 Al Noor was awarded the prestigious ISO 2002 Certificate, the first private hospital in Abu Dhabi to achieve this award. In 2002 Al Noor won the International Award for Best Performance. Al Noor has continued to succeed by achieving the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence awards in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Most recently the award of JCIA Accreditation for both Al Noor Hospital Al Ain City, Al Noor Hospital Khalifa Street & Al Noor Hospital Airport Road, Abu Dhabi. The hospital provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services in all three hospitals, it also operates 5 satellite medical centers and 10 pharmacies all equipped with the latest most advanced medical equipments. Al Noor Hospital remains an inventor, always keen to introduce the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques. For further information concerning Al Noor Hospital, please visit our website: www.alnoorhospital.com

SPEAKER BUREAU PARTNER
	CSA Celebrity Speakers is proud to represent Alexander Blass, grand prize winner of the Daily Record’s Top Innovator of the Year Award, and keynote speaker at the 2011 Stars of Business Awards and Summit. CSA provide the most influential people on the planet to inspire, educate or motivate. It's what we do best and what we've been doing since 1983. In those early days, we were pioneers of the speaker industry in Europe. Today we are a world leading speaker bureau. With offices in sixteen countries we represent leading thinkers and can connect you to virtually every personality in the world. Our consultants have a reputation that precedes them. They are renowned for providing the highest levels of customer service and advice when selecting a speaker, and why we continue to retain our world-class clientele. When you choose CSA, rest assured, you will be working with the best in the business. Because inspiration is priceless. Whether you are looking to motivate, inspire, educate or facilitate, our consultants are here to help. Our speakers carry out many roles for our clients,above and beyond providing lectures or presentations. Our speakers are some ofthe brightest minds in the world and can adapt and customize their services tosuit your needs. Once you’ve contacted CSA, our team will help with your speakerevent, select the perfect speaker and manage logistics. There is no extra chargefor these services. Please call or email us to discuss your needs info@csaspeakers.com
PUBLISHER
	CPI is a partner for the region with IDG, the world's largest ICT publishing house. As part of a family of more than 300 magazines globally, CPI is uniquely positioned to take local news to the world stage and bring world news and comment to the local market. No other publishing house in the region has this capability, nor publishes a range of IT titles which belong to globally recognised magazine product families. With local editions of world class and industry leading titles like Computerworld (as Computer News Middle East, Network World and CSO (as Security Advisor Middle East) CPI has an enviable reputation for quality with one of the industry's leading players. IDG informs more people about technology than any other media company. In fact, more than 100 million people in 85 countries read IDG's publications. Providing locally produced content to technology decision-makers worldwide, IDG is uniquely able to inform and educate local audiences about the impact of technology in their particular markets. With the unparalleled depth, quality and reach of its publications, IDG has built the largest and most respected portfolio of technology publications in the world. The number of prestigious editorial and design awards that its publications win annually upholds IDG's global leadership in technology publishing. And, as part of this relationship, CPI staffers upload local stories to a global news service, ensuring the widest possible distribution of regional success stories. CPI journalists have the edge over others, sometimes well in advance, with embargoed news from Silicon Valley or the Pacific Rim that will impact the local markets. Our news reporting is unique - a finger on the global pulse and a commitment to the local market.
EVENT PARTNER
	Alexander Blass International is an executive training and consulting firm based near Washington, DC specializing in the worldwide delivery of business keynotes, Masterclass training workshops, and strategic consulting. Popular topics include innovation and change, leadership, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Our keynote speaking engagements are delivered at top conferences to various audiences, such as the 2011 Stars of Business Awards and Summit, 2011 Abu Dhabi Innovation Forum, 2011 European Conference on Creativity and Innovation, 2011 Saudi Conference for SMEs and Entrepreneurs, IBM INNOVATE in India, and Entrepreneurial Partnerships Innovation Conference (EPIC) in New York. We also conduct these for internal audiences at corporations, non-profits and associations, government agencies, and universities. On the Masterclass side, we have eight exciting and interactive short training workshops that can be delivered in-house, ranging from half-day to three days on critical business topics. Our popular programs include our 1-day Transformational and Disruptive Innovation Masterclass, as well as others on business development, marketing, and social impact. The firm’s founder and lead presenter is Alexander Blass, grand prize winner of the Daily Record’s Top Innovator of the Year Award. Mr. Blass has traveled to 45 countries and appeared in hundreds of media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, The Independent, Khaleej Times, Dubai Eye, Private Sector Qatar, and April’s cover story of SME Advisor Middle East. He was honoured as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Wharton School of Business, and awarded the Arab and American Business Fellowship from the Young Arab Leaders in Dubai and Palestine. He received a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, where he concurrently studied at Wharton, and holds an MBA from Oxford University. Please call or email us to discuss your needs, via www.alexanderblass.com or dubai@alexanderblass.com.

	Photo Booth is a portable device with a background fit for the occasion that they’ll design especially for you. People pose in front of the camera and get instant prints, within seconds, on high quality glossy paper that they can keep. Since their photo booth is an open air booth, it allows greater customer interaction and groups of 6-12 people can have their images captured and printed instantly within seconds. It’s more than just another souvenir. It’s guaranteed to brighten things up and that’s brand-building. It’s a memento of a fun moment that they will instantly connect with a specific company or event. That’s brand retention. It’s a subliminal way of advertising, with the company name and event in the background. That’s brand recognition. With all these benefits without the cost of expensive advertising and PR, you have to give it a go. Spread the cheer. All those smiles are good for business. The Photo Booth features: This is one of the fastest photo booths available in the market. State-of-the-art “open air” booth mechanism. Customised design of details, colour scheme and background graphics. High quality digital images are printed in less than 12 seconds. Unlimited output format: horizontal, vertical and photo strip orientation. Print sizes available 4x6, 5x7 on high quality glossy photo paper. User defined number of prints per session. User selectable format: colour or black and white images. All images are stored and will be uploaded after the event.

	Leave the glitz and the glamour of the city behind and join our balloon expedition deep into the desert! Enjoy a magic carpet ride over giant red sand dunes, emerald green oases, gazelles and wandering camels. Be welcomed by the warmth of the desert people we chance to meet on landing.

	Vision IPTV provides a range of solutions to clients wanting to create compelling TV and video services for connected audiences worldwide and together with its sister company, Playout 247, it has the infrastructure needed to create, capture, schedule, and distribute content across the Internet. Vision's new end-to-end IPTV platform can be customised for clients and supports current commercial models from subscription, pay-as-you-go and PPV to advertiser funded. Its control of each step of the IPTV workflow allows for lower costs, greater speed to launch and increased quality of the broadcast for every Vision IPTV client. Operating from its own broadcast centre adjacent to London's BT Tower, Vision IPTV has a simple mission: to deliver full screen streaming video and TV to computers, television sets and devices, over broadband IP at the same quality as satellite TV. It can help to deliver content to Web TV portals, Internet connected TV sets (Over-the-top TV) through IPTV set top boxes and to mobile devices (for example iPhone/iPad).

	Debbie Nicol - Owner and Principal Consultant of business en motion Debbie's career has been solely dedicated to embedding life-long learning into organizational behaviour, enabling the people to be business owners and drivers. Commencing her career as a teacher, Debbie soon developed a passion for organizational development, applying it across Hotel Management Companies such as Hyatt, Rezidor and Rotana in property, regional and International leadership roles. Recognizing opportunity in alternate industries, her own business, business en motion currently partners with the Banking, Logistics, Oil, Retail, Information Security and Government sectors across the GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia. With GAC, HBI and IATA as key clients, business en motion adds value to both large corporations and growing, mid-sized companies. business en motion and its team of on-call specialists provides highly-skilled project assistance, individually selected for every project. Being in high demand for her own leadership workshops, strategic approaches to sustainable change, executive coaching and public speaking engagements, Debbie's USP is the ability to open minds of those around her. Corporate success has been supported by two Masters Degrees, a Masters in Online Education and a Masters of Linguistics. Debbie is an accomplished and twice-published author, currently developing the concept of 'Intuitive Leadership' and searching for the company leader best suited to championing this technique to its next level. As the face of a small yet growing team, she has been described as strategic, focussed, passionate, enabling, open-minded, fun yet overall real.

	Part of the global chain of world class spas, the Thai Privilege Spa Dubai is one of UAE's leading independent boutique spas. The Thai Privilege Spa, located on Al Wasl Road in Jumeriah, houses 17 lavish treatment rooms in addition to an in-house hair and nail salon. Allowing guests a chance to relax within an ambience of luxurious serenity, the spa offers time honored massage therapies that have been refined with modern techniques. All guests are greeted with a traditional Thai welcome drink that is chilled and made of natural herbs before being introduced to the ritual foot wash. The Thai Privilege Spa houses a team of expert therapists who are trained in the ancient arts of massage practices for over two years at the spa's central training academy. The spa both uses and retails in house natural skin care products, the Sarahn range, that are exclusive to the Thai Privilege Spa chain. The spa's excellent steam, shower, Jacuzzi and sauna facilities further allow guests to relax and pamper themselves following their treatments. The Thai Privilege Spa is recognized for its dedication to quality and its consistency in creating an authentic Thai experience and ambience. Its signature remedies involve ancient heat therapies exclusive to Thai massage practices and include treatments such as the Hot Salt Pot treatment and traditional Thai massages such as the Siam Aroma massage. The Thai Privilege Spa also works with global organic hair care giant, Davines, offering natural hair care remedies and products. The spa's outdoor facilities and gardens offer excellent venue options for private events and celebrations. In attempt to offer further well being treatments, the Thai Privilege Spa hosts bi-monthly yoga courses that are 10 day programs with a daily two hour session. The Thai Privilege Spa offers a unique chauffer service within Dubai that guests spending a minimum required amount can avail of. Additionally, guests can request for the VIP treatment suite when making a spa treatment booking, however this depends on the availability of suite. The Thai Privilege Spa creates unique monthly specials and packages that guests can review on the spa website. For bookings, please contact us on 04 4389679 or email us at info@tpsdubai.ae. For a look at our website, please visit: www.thaiprivilegespadubai.com

	Ebullient, determined and resoundingly Scottish, Kelly Lundberg is the UAE's Award-winning personal stylist, speaker and author. Admired internationally, Kelly has worked with influential businessmen and women; her portfolio includes styling for glamorous red carpet events such as The BRIT Awards, Grammys, The Dubai Film Festival and Dubai World Cup, as well as offering exclusive personal styling services to her dynamic database in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Saudi Arabia and London. Kelly has notched up over 10,000 shopping hours with clients and purchased over 5,000 pairs of shoes (not including her own collection ) – it most certainly makes her the shopping guru! Combining her passion for fashion and entrepreneurial flair, Kelly is also a much sought after speaker. She appears regularly on Dubai One as their resident style expert and her Middle Eastern shopping experiences have led to presenting and featuring on documentaries with The Discovery Chanel, The Luxury Travel Chanel and The Million Dollar Weekend. Her portfolio of events include collaborating with Maxfactor, hosting store openings, fashion events, re-launching The World Trade Centre Club to keynote fashion and business speeches to companies, universities and professional business networking organisations. Kelly Lundberg and her company Divine have been featured in all major publications in UAE, twice in Ahlan's! Hot 100 'faces' of Dubai, plus worldwide exposure in The Sunday Times, Virgin, Lufthansa and BA's in-flight entertainment, Tatler, GQ and OK! magazine. In 2007 Kelly won the Lloyds TSB Small Business Award for Creative Promotion, in both 2008 and 2010 she was nominated for Female Entrepreneur of the Year by Visa and Your Business magazine, ADCB Bank and SME Advisor Magazine. In June 2009 Kelly launched her first business book - Success in the City Dubai Entrepreneurs Tell Their Story – and in 2011 she took the digital leap and introduced Dubai Shopping Secrets, now Dubai's fastest selling shopping Application available to download on iTunes. For more details of Kelly please email shop@divine.ae or to see her in action please view her YouTube page http://www.youtube.com/user/styledbykelly?feature=mhee

	Pullman Mall of the Emirates Dubai, set amidst a world class shopping experience, is directly linked to the region's ultimate entertainment, leisure and shopping destination – the Mall of the Emirates. Within 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport and located on Sheikh Zayed Road, the hotel is just a short walk away from the metro station providing easy access to explore this thriving metropolis. Each of the 481 guestrooms and suites speaks of comfortable elegance, contemporary design and trendy technology. Along with state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated events team, an entire floor of 850m² is designed for meetings and banquets to accommodate the most demanding functions. A magnificent façade that enhances the New Dubai Skyline, the hotel also features two outdoor swimming pools, 24/7 fitness facilities and sophisticated spa treatments. With five distinct lounges and restaurants, including Sanabel, an interactive All Day Dining Restaurant, this hotel offers exquisite dining experiences that are both stylish and trendy. A new attitude hotel to discover, Pullman Mall of the Emirates Dubai is the ideal preference for an urban retreat to both leisure and business guests.

	There's nothing quite like a group drumming experience to unify teams, energize groups and bring people together. It's a dynamic, powerful and unique experience that has been around since the dawn of time — it worked then and it works now! The great thing is that group drumming transcends all boundaries. Suddenly it doesn't matter anymore who you are, where you come from, or what you do for a living - everyone communicates through the language of rhythm. Anyone can take part, everyone becomes equal and it quickly becomes apparent that what you can achieve together is far greater than what you can do alone. It is an interactive, magical, musical, group experience that people never forget, and talk about for months to come! In addition, our 'Drums of the World' performance group offers melodic and rhythmic improvisations, unique percussive power and precision, and a vast sound world that draws from exotic cultures in an exciting and innovative musical program that goes straight to the heart. A perfect show for festivals and gala events. For more information please email info@dubaidrums.com or call Kelsey on 056 744 2129.

	Toshiba Gulf is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, Toshiba Gulf Digital Products and Services Division caters to the regions of GCC, Levant and Egypt and aims to bring in local fit products and enhance Toshiba brand equity in the Middle East regions. The division offers a wide-ranging product portfolio comprised of consumer and business notebooks; netbooks; laptop accessories; tablets;3D, LED and LCD TVs;Blu-ray Disc Players; and other consumer electronics. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$68 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm and at www.toshibame.com.

	The Life Designers is a unique and professional service which provides corporate and group seminars, facilitation, entertainment, team building activities and events worldwide. A team will have the experience of a life-time and gain tools for motivation, life designing, stress management, presentation skills, business skills, sales and communication techniques and enhanced visualisation techniques. Their workshops are presented by a small panel of experts in their chosen field led by Dave Crane, a leading motivational speaker, certified hypnotherapist, NLP Master practitioner and Life Designer with many years of international experience working with some of the world's biggest events and brands.

	Brought to you by the original founder and pioneer of military style boot camps in Dubai, Ignite fitness & wellness enables you to awaken and maximise your inner potential through sculpting a healthy body and mind. They offer a range of fitness and wellness solutions, including military boot camps, personal training, innovative group exercise, corporate wellness, life coaching, personal styling and nutritional advice for the individual, neighbourhood and business communities. Their goal at Ignite fitness & wellness is to challenge, stimulate and inspire you to go beyond your boundaries and realise your full potential. Their team comprises a diverse mix of highly trained fitness and wellness specialists whose combination of skills enables us to partner with you holistically to achieve real and measurable results. For more information visit: www.ignite-wellness.com

	The European Meetings and Events Conference breaks new ground 29-31 January 2012 in Budapest, Hungary, with a lineup that's been dramatically re-designed and innovation that's been boldly re-imagined to yield immediate returns for conference-goers. EMEC is one of the most innovative conference for meeting professionals in Europe and the Middle East in concept, content as well as meeting room design. The 2012 conference builds off the success of last year's EMEC event in Dusseldorf, Germany, in terms of professional development content. Attendees will experience and experiment with new meeting set-ups, formats and educational opportunities as never before. "Our theme is 'Innovation. Re-Imagined,'" says MPI President and CEO Bruce MacMillan. "Human connectivity is one of today's most pervasive global trends. Applying innovation is the key to successfully managing that connectivity for our fast changing industry and crucial in helping planners and suppliers bring more value to their events."

	D-Souq.com is the UAE's first after market domain portal, established in May 2008 with the aim to encourage the use of personalised domain names for individuals, entrepreneurs and corporations. D-Souq.com currently owns and manages over 2000 domain names with extensions ranging from the .com's to the .ae's. D-Souq was founded by Ahmed Zakaria and is operated by a team of dedicated specialists who value the innovative and create the needed value. The goal of D-Souq.com is to realise potential and make it come alive, not only by providing exclusive domain names, but by also providing the customers with innovative solutions and ideas in creating their dream domain. D-Souq.com was set up to capitalise on the virgin UAE domain market, and in the process lend a helping hand and encourage philanthropy by donating 10% of domain sale proceeds to charitable organisations.

	Founded in 1976 by Olivier Baussan, L'OCCITANE is an international manufacturer and retailer of skincare, body care, fragrance and hair care. Sold in over 85 countries around the world, through a wide network of boutiques and strategic partners, L'OCCITANE creates high quality, efficient and sensorial products formulated with traceable, natural and active ingredients inspired by Provençal traditions and offering the experience of well-being.

	Azur Spa is a full service salon and day spa whose mission is to provide the latest techniques in the beauty industry by pampering their clientele with highly personalised and unique full spa services, customised hair and beauty treatments. Clients enjoy affordable prices in a casually bright, fresh and relaxed environment. Azur Spa's friendly and professional team of Therapists are committed to providing the clients with the service and atmosphere that fits their needs whether within the spa or the clients' own setting. From the classic beauty treatments to a rejuvenating massage – Azur Spa's therapists indulge clients and each treatment is an unforgettable experience.

	New Age Beverages provides the most refreshing, healthy, beneficial beverages which meet the corporate high standards and brand promise - Drink. Naturally. The range includes Honest, Honest Kids, Alo and Bai. Bai, the new thirst quenching drinks range, is powered by coffee's superfruit. Infused with essential nutrients and high antioxidants found in the coffee fruits, Bai provides natural energy without the high caffeine dosage found in normal coffee drinks. Sumptuous flavours combine with the fact that the Bai range is extremely rich in free radical-fighting antioxidants - the coffeefruit contains over 100 times more antioxidants than that found in the blueberry and pomegranate fruits. Bai comes in 7 different unique flavours and 2 groups of calorie counts. Bai 5 - with only 5 calories per serving - comes in Panama Peach, Sumatra Dragonfruit, Costa Rica Clementine and Congo Pear flavours. The normal Bai with 70 calories per serving include Mango Kauai, Jamaica Blueberry and Kenya Peach flavors. Bai and Bai 5 are available at leading supermarkets and healthfood stores in the UAE.

	Innovation 360 Institute works with companies and government entities throughout the World to bridge the gap between strategy and execution by employing transformational innovation methods and leadership development. Whether you want to implement a strategy for breakthrough innovation, new products and services, new business models, create operational value, or increase the innovation and leadership competencies of your people, we can help you reach your goals. Innovation Strategy Our Innovation and Deployment Framework provides a repeatable and results‐oriented strategic process for creating the innovation culture, developing the innovation portfolios, and bringing innovative products, services and business models to market. Our framework includes: • Innovation Strategy Development, Innovation Culture Creation • Innovation Assessments • Scenario Planning, Strategic Foresight and Knowledge Superiority • Ideation to create your Innovation Portfolios • Innovation New Product and Process Development (NPD) and Commercialization Innovation Execution When you don't have the internal resources, we acting as part of your internal innovation team to facilitate: • Innovation Assessments • Facilitating Innovation Projects to bring new products and services and business models to market Innovation Leadership Whether or not you choose to develop in‐house experts, your people will appreciate a high‐level understanding of what your organization is doing to transform itself and excel in Innovation. We offer basic, intermediate and advanced training and coaching programs in systematic innovation and creative problem solving. Our training workshops include: • Innovation Workshops • Strategy + Marketing + Innovation • Business Model Innovation workshops • Business Excellence and Lean Six Sigma for operational innovation workshops • Change Management and Leadership Development

	PHILOSOPHY ‘Touch of the Orient’ Lily Pond Spa, is a haven of tranquility for people who are looking for a unique, relaxing & refreshing urban retreat. Lily Pond brings together the ancient Balinese healing massage techniques, traditional therapies and new elements to provide the most unique and pampering treatments a woman can experience. Our philosophy is one of continued personal growth and education, continuously ensuring our services and beauty techniques are always current with today’s trends and procedures. Perfection is a habit in our spas. Our dedicated staff is professionally equipped to serve the wellness needs of our clients and are designed to surpass their expectations of customer service standards. HISTORY Established in the year 2007, Lily Pond Spa has expanded over 6 key locations of Dubai. Upholding its unique ambience which recreates an outdoor experience within its artistic oriental concept, encompasses elements of water, light & natural stone. Lily Pond range of refreshing, relaxing and rejuvenating treatments have been specifically designed to work as essential building blocks to a healthier life. SERVICES Nail Care Hair Care Face Rituals Body Rituals Luxury Baths Slimming Body Treatments Waxing & Threading Henna Make up Eye Lash Extension LOCATIONS Lily Pond Rimal 1 Tel: 04-4355780 Fax: 04-4355781 Lily Pond Amwaj Tel: 04-4391717 Fax: Lily Pond Mirdiff City Centre Tel: 04-2845923 Fax: 04-2845922 Lily Pond Al Barsha Mall Lily Pond Dubai Silicon Oasis

	PHILOSOPHY ‘Indulgence crafted to perfection’ Man/Age Luxury Men’s Spa has strived to revolutionize the indulgence of the modern man. Breaking the myth of the grooming concept being feminine, we have triggered the path for men who believe that shaping personality is through both internal and external focus of self. Each passionately crafted service is a well-being ritual executed to perfection in simplistic Italian ambience. Whilst we host personalized and private settings, we also have the Men’s Party Lounge that promises the best buddy time. Our passion for customer service stems from our passion for people. The warmth in our environment is expressed through our dedicated and trained staff HISTORY Established in 2007, Man/Age Luxury Men’s Spa is proud to be one of the pioneers of the male grooming business in the Dubai. Having made our mark in the 3 key areas of Dubai & Abu Dhabi, we intend to progress with expansion in the coming year SERVICES Hair Care Face Care Body Care Massage Manicure Pedicure Moroccan Bath Slimming LOCATIONS DMC Arjaan Rotana, Dubai Tel: 04-4370868 Fax: 04-4370869 Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Tel: 02-6818837 Fax: 04-6818551 Al Barsha Mall, Dubai

	Eating right is not a new idea. But sometimes it's pretty hard to do. For more than 20 years, Tasti D-Lite has been making it easier to eat less and still feel completely satisfied. We're serious about our purpose. We're even more serious about having fun doing it. We hope you'll join us. What is Tasti? It’s not an ice cream because it’s lower in butterfat. And it’s not yogurt because it does not contain yogurt cultures. It’s a frozen treat made with real dairy, natural ingredients and no artificial sweetness that has less of what you don’t need – fat, calories, carbs – and more of what you want – creamy delicious taste! Tasti may also help individuals who are lactose intolerant. More than a hundred years after ice cream was invented, somebody finally got it right. In 1987, the first official Tasti D-Lite serving swirled into history, and an unprecedented phenomenon came to be. With Tasti D-Lite, shape-conscious New Yorkers could enjoy dessert every day. With fewer calories. Less fat. And none of that pesky guilt. Today, Tasti D-Lite serves its creamy delicious, dairy dessert in more than 100 flavors to thousands of devoted customers every day. This waist-watcher’s dream began in the kitchen of a New York woman. She didn’t ask for much: she just wanted to enjoy frozen treats like everybody else. But without the worry. And, she thought, maybe other people felt the same way. Experimenting with different ingredients and flavors, she enlisted the help of her food technologist father. Together, they perfected the proprietary formula that satisfies like no other frozen dessert in the world today. This lower-calorie frozen dessert, Tasti D-Lite's popularity quickly soared, and it soon became Gotham's favorite guilt-free indulgence. Where’s the nearest Tasti? Just ask the nearest New Yorker. Tasti D-Lite is now sold through a network of more than 60 independently owned and operated centers, most in the greater New York City area. And now in 3 locations in the UAE too...

	Musafir Business is a specialized travel service for companies from Musafir.com, the UAE's first premium-experience online travel agency. The website was founded in 2007, and today offers flights on over 270 airlines, rooms in over 46,000 properties and much more to over 1,600 companies across the UAE. Companies that use Musafir Business are able to manage their travel online, receive expert local support, enjoy instant discounts, have convenient paperless payment options and are able to see advanced reports about how their travel budgets are spent. Visit www.musafirbusiness.com to find out more.

	City My Way communicates through new innovative mediums bringing customers the best deals in the city. The site extensively covers a wide range information regarding movies, dining, night life, shopping, lifestyle, spa, travel, business essentials, kids, fashion, gadgets, and other events. Within these sections is information regarding timings, locations, contact details, and information regarding promotional offers and best night ratings. There is also the convenience of ordering meals from the restaurants and bars listed on the site, with a click of a button making an instant connection. As well as browsing this site online, the mobile website ensures that the audience is connected at all times and has the access to the information when they need it. The mobile website is optimised for browsing in low bandwidth and is compatible with 85% of mobile phones. There is an ease of use with direct call functionality from within the mobile application, which encourages uptake on the listings. Based in Dubai, My Way is the pilot project and was officially launched on 23rd September 2009. Other cities have since been incorporated into the service, with Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Muscat, Kuwait, Bahrain and Mumbai having operational sites. In the pipeline for this service are the cities including Oxford, Doha, Amman, and New Delhi. For more information visit: www.citymyway.com or search for City My Way on Facebook.

	The PR Professionals have a very grounded approach of working with their clients, taking on PR projects as if it is their very own and ensuring clients get the most out of the services. Our responsibility towards our valued clients: • Understand the products or services that requires publicity. • Understand the needs of the media where we are pitching the company or individual. • Identify opportunities for positive media coverage, which in turn will help capitalizes on the company's mission and objectives. • Counsel client in regards to effective internal and external communications. • Develop communications strategies around key issues. • Promote a positive image of the company. • Create publicity around products and services. • Manage negative crises and create solutions to avoid and mitigate the crisis. • Monitor media mentions and coverage of the company or individual and advise of positive and negative mentions. • Maintain existing and create new relationships with media figures that may be able to help the company. The PR Professionals offer the following services: • Public Relations and events consultancy • Create innovative Public Relations strategies • Press releases • Editorials • Features • Press conferencing • Social Media Marketing • Social Media Awareness • Event management and logistics • Guest List Management • Industry specific databases • Sponsorship Management • Company profiling and market placement • Turn Key events solutions

	Raisani, a boutique lifestyle brand from Abu Dhabi, was founded in 2003 by Haneef Al Raisi. In 2008 SME Advisor Middle East awarded Raisani "Entrepreneur of the Year" at its business awards. It is one of the only full-service lifestyle agencies in the Emirates, offering expertise to corporate and individual clients as an entertainment agency, to musicians as a record label and music publisher, and also provides high end photography services to celebrities, comedians, actors, athletes and advertising agencies. The brand has branched out to include photography, music publishing, retail stores, charity foundation, and social media services.